Membership in the S.A.L. is open to all male descendants,
adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion. Also accepted are
any such descendants of veterans who died in service during the
eligibility
periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of
The American Legion or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from
such service. Since the eligibility age begins from date of birth, activities
and programs of squadrons are determined by age groups within squadrons and the
needs of the community. Just as each Legion post determines the extent of its
service to the community, state, and nation, so each squadron is permitted
flexibility in planning programs and activities to meet its own needs. The
average age of an S.A.L. member is estimated at 33 years of age.